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Monthly Archives from January 2015

At this time, the President’s executive action is not expected to have a significant impact on the priority date cut-off movement. The President outlined broad plans for modernization and pre-registration of the adjustment of status (AOS) applicants whose priority dates are not current. His plan is to limited to pre-registration filings with the USCIS and would not render the applicants eligible for an immediate “green card.” The plan proposes to “Modernize the Employment-Based Immigrant Visa System” and […]

The bulletin shows a slight forward movement in all visa preference categories and a potential monthly movement for family and employment categories through May 2015. In February, the priority date for EB-3 China will be more than 17 months ahead of EB-2 China which could lead to a significant number of filings for EB-3 China and might require correction later in the fiscal year. EB-2 India will be at Sept. 1, 2005 and is expected to […]

FAQ: Alternatives to Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions While many foreign nationals might have to wait until next April for another chance at H-1B status, the following options should be considered for affected employees: >>Return to FAQ H-1B’s that are Cap-Exempt These include petitions for employment at an institution of higher education, or a related or affiliated nonprofit entity, nonprofit research organization, or governmental research organization and physicians on J-1 visas who receive H-1B status through the […]